Month: February 2020
A Decisive Role in History
When John F Kennedy wrote the book, “Profiles in Courage,” he wrote about several people who had decisive roles in American history. One man profiled…
One of Lincoln’s Worst Calls
Abraham Lincoln’s face is on Mt. Rushmore because of the leadership he showed during the American Civil War. However, in the middle of that war…
A President Mostly Forgotten
During February we remember the birthday of Abraham Lincoln. Today we take a look at a man who held the same office immediately after him…
A Bull on the Run in the Ladies Room
If you’ve been around cattle for much of your life, you know there are times when one in the bunch just doesn’t want to cooperate. …
The Spark That Created the FBI
Some say this event was the spark that created today’s FBI. It was a crime that made national headlines and still leaves a literal mark…
The Second Largest Train Station
Grand Central Station is the largest train station in the country when measured by the actual size of the building. Who is second? The location…
An Amazing Grazing Animal
When you think of athletic animals you probably don’t quickly choose a buffalo to fit the bill. But in a moment we will try to…
Bison or Buffalo?
Are they bison or buffalo, or if there any difference? In a moment you’ll hear why the names can make a big difference…
The Land Where the Buffalo Roam
We’ve all heard of the vast herds of buffalo that once roamed the high plains. At one time there numbers dwindled to a point some…
The Aftermath of Antietam
Even by today’s standards the cost of this battle was staggering. It was a twelve hour conflict that saw a man wounded or killed every…